Jen Judson
Land Warfare Reporter
Jen Judson is an award-winning journalist covering land warfare for Defense News. She has also worked for Politico and Inside Defense. She holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College.
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Printing with sand: How Rock Island Arsenal keeps Army gear humming
At Rock Island Arsenal, historic forges meet 3D printing as the Army modernizes its industrial base for faster, high-tech production.
Raytheon Breathes New Life Into Patton Tanks
Raytheon and the US Army are working on upgrades to the Patton tank that is model for helping militaries make do with what they have.
Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Fired From Drone, a First
The missile intended to ultimately replace Hellfire was successfully fired from a Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system and hit a moving truck target at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, according to the Army’s Joint Attack Munition Systems project manager.
Congress Nails Runaway Blimp's Coffin Shut
The four congressional committees that deal with the defense budget and spending have virtually nailed the coffin shut on the Army’s legendary runaway blimp program.
US Army To Brief Industry on Future of Network Modernization
The Army is holding an industry forum next month to brief industry on its future network modernization plans and priorities.
South Africa’s Paramount Group Poised To Collaborate With US Defense Firms
Paramount Group is no longer only a South African defense company but a global player, its founder says.
House Narrowly Defeats Controversial Tactical Rocket Motor Amendment
An attempt to insert an amendment into the House defense policy bill that applied to rocket motor suppliers failed by two votes on the House floor.
Polaris Defense Rolling Out Turbo Diesel MRZR
Polaris Defense is rolling out its new turbo diesel version of its MRZR off-road vehicle to align with US military requirements, company officials said Wednesday.
Tactical Rocket Motor Business Takes Fight to Congress
A US tactical rocket motor producer is again attempting to get in on business it lost several years ago.
Army Looks at Laser Weapons for 2025 Battlefield Use
Aiming specifically to determine how the High Energy Laser Mobile Test Truck might help troops in the Army of 2025, the service’s weapon system participated in an exercise at Fort Sill.
